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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Gather data on network usage for planning activity
   • Determine the type of access network by accessing and using network information sources
   • Collect planning data using network information sources to determine network trends
   • Evaluate new and emerging technologies to determine availability and compatibility with existing network equipment
   • Access relevant legislation and associated regulatory and operational codes
2. Evaluate need for network growth
   • Evaluate capacity of the existing network to absorb planned growth
   • Identify need and likely timing of necessary network increments
   • Assess new or alternate technologies to rectify network shortfall
   • Identify barriers relating to planned network extensions impacting planning the network realisation
   • Assess the impact of not meeting network shortfall needs and long term ramifications on the business
3. Develop solution and network plan to address network shortfall
   • Review overall planning parameters prior to commencement of the planning process to produce forecasts for specific network area and cost-benefit analysis
   • Establish the optimum solution to address network shortfall with justification for the proposal
   • Determine project details and ascertain preliminary costing and resource requirements
   • Determine availability of required technology or technology features within the specified timeframe
   • Produce a specific network plan with solution and recommendations for anticipated projects for approval according to enterprise procedures

Performance Evidence

Evidence of ability to:

implement planning processes including associated monitoring and control mechanisms

develop effective solutions to address access network shortfalls that satisfy customer and enterprise needs

develop network plans with consideration of appropriate technological developments and product implementation

produce accurate forecasts for a specific network including cost-benefit analysis.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

identify and summarise legislation affecting the telecommunications industry

outline the features of an access network and the influence on:

cost estimates and operating budgets according to enterprise policy

telecommunications industry in Australia

describe the theory of project management and associated databases and project management software programs

describe the process and features of planning for an access network on an estate

determine the economic and political influences on public and commercial enterprises

describe the financial authorities and delegations associated with an access network plan

define the influence of the local and international economic conditions on the telecommunications industry

describe the typical challenges and limits facing technology today and the consideration of future needs

describe the process of collating and writing project briefs, reports and project charters.

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